Cuomo Endorses Democratic Candidates ‘Across The Board’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo made an unscheduled visit to the state Democratic Party’s meeting Sunday evening in Rye Brook and announced he is backing party candidates “across the board” next month.

The blanket endorsement includes supporting candidates in the range of contests in November, including the mayoral and county executive candidates in competitive races.

Cuomo has previously endorsed Democratic mayoral nominee Bill de Blasio. In the large upstate cities — Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse — Democrats are either running unopposed or are considered heavy favorites.

It’s on the county level — especially the suburban counties — where the endorsement of the state’s top Democrat may count the most.

In Westchester, Republican incumbent Rob Astorino is running for a second term against Democratic New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson.

Astorino, who has a wide lead in fundraising, is considered a potential Republican candidate for governor in 2014.

In Nassau County, Democrat Tom Suozzi is running for his old job against County Executive Ed Mangano.

Cuomo has by all accounts a good working relationship with Mangano.

The appearance before the state Democrats Sunday evening comes nearly a year before Cuomo runs for re-election and will likely focus on the state’s suburban swing counties.

“The Governor announced that he is supporting Democrats across the board statewide in county executive and mayoral races,” said Cuomo spokesman Matt Wing. “He told attendees that we have to work hard through November to get our fellow Democrats elected, take a break in December and then come right back in January ready to fight for Democrats in 2014.”

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BusterBrown

[Gov. Andrew Cuomo…announced he is backing party candidates “across the board” next month.]

Oh, gee. That’s mighty big of him.

Such an announcement would be superfluous for other governors — of either party. Andrew has screwed so many Dems (CeCe says hi!), however, that when he deigns to give his “blessing” to other Dems, it’s news. What a putz!

p.s. Note to Cuomo: You’ve already reached the pinnacle of your political career…as governor. The only way you’re ever going to D.C. is as a tourist. If you think otherwise, you’re delusional.

Johnny b good

Any candidate should stay away from Cuomo until he gets investigated by the Moreland Commission. Dirty Money, corruption and failed promises = Cuomo. We need a new governor…someone who will speak up on state corruption, fracking and one who will help attract sustainable businesses not casinos. Not one who has sold his soul to the real estate industry.

Jerald

I could see him being an attorney general.

BusterBrown

What’s the upside? Cuomo’s legal credentials are subpar, IMHO. He’s a guy who attended Albany Law (not Yale, Harvard etc.), never seriously practiced law and is rumored to have flunked the bar exam numerous times. That doesn’t sound like the kind of resume Hillary will want in a prominent position. Never mind that Cuomo is an abrasive, loud-mouth showboater who’s better at writing press releases than producing real accomplishments.
As New York’s former senator, Hillary is well-loved in New York. She doesn’t need Andrew for…anything. Especially, if he has the temerity to primary Hillary.

tbot48

I would love to see Princess Andy on the predidential campaign trail… He seems to think people like him, it would be nice for him to find out otherwise

Mike Flynn

“Cuomo remember those Dem. Senate Seats?”
Live and learn, what did Pattie Ritchie ever do for you as a State Senator, maybe supporting Amy Tresidder and other woud have been the right thing to do last election? Well that’s water under the bridge along with the whole Klein IDC Coalition concept hopefully this year!
Mike Flynn “Middle Class Mike’